Nd-3+ Beta prime prime alumina platelet laser
Abstract
Pulsed as well as CW laser action has been observed in a new host material for Nd3+ ions, Na+ beta alumina. The unusual characteristics of the material and its known physical properties are briefly described. Absorption spectra, fluorescence lifetime, laser-pulse shape, and peak emission wavelength are presented as experimental evidence, and comparisons are made with other Nd3+ host materials. Some exciting new possibilities for integrated-optics applications are explored.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- May 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984STIN...8431621J
- Keywords:
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- Aluminum Oxides;
- Chemical Properties;
- Continuous Wave Lasers;
- Electrical Properties;
- Pulsed Lasers;
- Substrates;
- Absorption Spectra;
- Data Correlation;
- Fluorescence;
- Ions;
- Lasers;
- Neodymium;
- Platelets;
- Lasers and Masers